Undergraduate\Graduate

How to Apply

The admissions process provides applicants with an opportunity to seriously consider their educational goals, ask questions and discuss expectations, policies and procedures.  Prospective students are encouraged to apply for admissions prior to enrolling in classes to take advantage of this exploratory process. However, George Wythe's Audit Policy does permit students to begin by auditing and later receive course credit if they apply for admissions during the semester being audited.

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Click the link above to begin the application process. We ask that you do this prior to requesting transcripts, letters of recommendation (and other materials that will be received by our office) so that we can match them with your application as they are received.

The requirements for admission are listed below:

1. Application Fee
   You can pay the appropriate non-refundable application fee online:
        Undergraduate - $60
        Graduate - $85
        Doctorate - click here
2. Transcripts
   
   Contact all previous colleges and have your transcripts sent directly to GWU. The following form may be helpful:
   Transcript Request Form

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   If you choose to have your transcripts mailed to you instead, leave them in their original sealed envelopes and mail them to the address below.

   Click here for important information about our transfer credit policy.

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   Test Scores (BA on-campus applicants only)
   
   Have official copies of ACT or SAT (I) scores sent directly to the Director of Admissions (required for all applicants to the on-campus undergraduate program, effective February 1, 2008).

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   An official copy of a high school diploma or GED certificate is acceptable for students applying to an off-campus program.

3. English Fluency (Applies to non-native English speakers only)
   Please have TOEFL scores mailed directly to the office of Admissions at the address below.
   

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   In order to best serve those who are non-native English speakers, we require that applicants demonstrate a certain degree of English fluency using the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by ETS.

   Specifically, undergraduate applicants must achieve a minimum score of 500 (TOEFL PBT), 173 (TOEFL CBT) or 61 (TOEFL iBT). Graduate applicants must achieve a minimum score of 550 (TOEFL PBT), 213 (TOEFL CBT) or 80 (TOEFL iBT).

   George Wythe does not offer remedial English proficiency courses.  Click here for more information for international students.

4. Letters of Recommendation
   Procure 2 Letters of Recommendation.  The following form may be helpful:
   Letter of Recommendation Form

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   These letters should be sent from someone who knows you and can attest to your character, work ethic, academic preparation, etc. They can be from associates/supervisors at work, a former teacher, someone you have served with in a community organization, an ecclesiastical leader, a business partner, etc. Letters from parents, spouses and family members are not appropriate.

   Please have these letters mailed or emailed directly to the Office of Admissions using the contact information below. Once you decide to apply, you should ask your potential writers for a recommendation as soon as possible. Often these individuals are busy and may need some follow-up for reminders. You may want to suggest a possible date for them to have it back to you. Waiting for these letters is often a cause for delay in submitting an application and missing deadlines.

5. Personal Essay
   Write an essay addressing the topic: “My Educational Goals and Why I want to Attend George Wythe University.” You can write the essay online or upload it as part of the admissions process.
6. Creative Sample and Cover Letter
   Prepare a sample of work in an area in which you have excelled. (Music, Art, Writing, etc.) Also write a cover letter explaining the sample.  Both can be uploaded online.
   

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   The creative sample is an opportunity for you to demonstrate an area of life where you have achieved excellence – our belief being that the characteristics and habits of excellence (discipline, hard work, perseverance, vision, etc.) go with us from one area of endeavor to another, such as academics. Submissions may range from art to science and include such items as writing, performing, landscaping, crafts -- indeed, virtually anything you have done well from a personal or family project, a hobby, an avocation, your work, etc. You may send it in any format, i.e. DVD, CD, pictures (particularly for larger submissions that cannot be mailed), photocopies, an essay, a computer program etc.

   A cover letter should accompany your sample. You can use this letter to provide any introduction or explanation you feel is appropriate. The purpose of the sample is to give us insight into who you are; your character and talents, your ability to stick to a project, and the kind of depth you are willing to pursue on a given topic.

7. Admissions Interview
   During the online admissions process you will schedule an admissions interview.  The purpose of this interview is to to determine if George Wythe is a good fit for the candidate and vice versa.  It is an opportunity to assess an applicant's readiness, answer questions, set expectations, etc.
8. Conditions to Apply
   George Wythe University will consider students during the application process who have meet the following conditions:
   1. are beyond the age of Utah Compulsory Education (18)
   2. have received either a high school diploma or satisfactorily completed the General Educational Development (GED)Test or a national standardized test (ACT or SAT 1).
   3. satisfactorily passed the GWU admissions process

Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Apply now online

Materials that can be uploaded or submitted during the online admissions process, should be.  Other materials can be emailed to admissions@gw.edu or mailed to:

     George Wythe University
     Attn: Office of Admissions
     970 South Sage Drive
     Cedar City, UT 84720

Any further questions may be directed to the Office of Admissions at (435) 586-6570 or via email at admissions@gw.edu.

Note: Students who are accepted into a degree program and who at any time thereafter fail to enroll in classes for two or more consecutive years must reapply. Readmitted students do not lose previously earned course credit, but they are subject to the current graduation requirements of their program which may have changed.